What does a SWOT analysis reveal about the strategic rationale for the proposed merger? Make sure your SWOT identifies opportunities and threats as externally derived factors.

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The assignment requires reading a case study titled “THE MERGER OF HEWLETT-PACKARD AND COMPAQ (A): STRATEGY AND VALUATION” and then answering the following case discussion questions both formally and comprehensively.

1. What does a SWOT analysis reveal about the strategic rationale for the proposed merger? Make sure your SWOT identifies opportunities and threats as externally derived factors.

2. Is the strategy for the merger strong? Be specific.

3. What is the value of the projected synergies that will result from the merger?

4. Give your rationale for the appropriate valuation range for Compaq.

5. How should Kathryn Macalester vote her shares?